Malaysia and Zetrix AI have partnered to establish global standards for Shariah-compliant artificial intelligence. The partnership involves Zetrix AI Berhad, the developer of the world's first Shariah-aligned Large Language Model (LLM) called NurAi, and the Government of Malaysia signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on establishing a global framework for Shariah compliance, certification, and governance in AI.
The partnership focuses on developing frameworks, ethical guidelines, and certification standards for AI systems rooted in Islamic principles. It also aims to position Malaysia as the global centre of excellence for Islamic AI and champion the Islamic digital economy, which is projected to reach USD 5.74 trillion by 2030. Additionally, the partnership will work on creating a trusted platform for Islamic legal rulings, halal certification, and verified Shariah guidance, combating misinformation through AI.
NurAi, the Shariah-aligned LLM, is developed in Malaysia and supports multiple languages, including Bahasa Melayu, English, Indonesian, and Arabic. It complies with national data sovereignty and cybersecurity policies, reducing reliance on foreign tools while ensuring AI knowledge stays local, trusted, and secure. NurAi is available for download on (link unavailable)
This partnership reflects Malaysia's halal and digitalisation agendas, ensuring AI remains trusted, secure, and representative of Muslim values while serving over 2 billion people worldwide. Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that national policies should incorporate various inputs, including digitalisation and artificial intelligence, while remaining grounded in Islamic principles and values.
The partnership aims to demonstrate how advanced AI can be guided by ethical and faith-based principles to serve global communities. By establishing global standards for Shariah-compliant AI, Malaysia and Zetrix AI can promote the development of AI that is not only technologically advanced but also socially responsible and ethically sound.
